Complicated Women of History

This week we are sharing the fascinating story of Olive Oatman.  Olive was a Morman settler turned Indian captive to traveling lecturer.  Marked for life with a Mohave facial tattoo, Olive Oatman navigates the late 19th century with grace and pain.  For more on Olive's story and a transcript of this weeks podcast check out Olive Oatman and The Blue Tattoo. If you like podcasts about interesting women, then you will love reading books by interesting women.  Join Jill and Leah once a month for Autobiography Book Club and join in the fun. For all show updates and updates regarding any show on the No Phony Podcast network, follow Harpy Media on twitter @harpymedia

Mary Fields was born into slavery around 1832…maybe in Tennessee.  That is how all accounts of her begin because well, we don't know much else about her early years.  However, we do know that Mary goes on to impact many lives not only as a caretaker, but as a savvy business women and compassionate citizen.  This Complicated Woman of History provides a perfect example of perseverance and friendship. Join us this week as we explore the story of Stagecoach Mary Fields along her fiery persona, tough exterior and very tender heart.  For more information about Mary you can check out a transcript of this weeks episode on the Harpy Media Blog.  You'll find some cool photos to put faces to some of the names and references to further your reading.  Want more Complicated Women of History? Check out last weeks episode The Story of Ida Mayfield Wood Also, if you like hearing these stories, you might like another podcast produced by Harpy Media, Autobiography Book Club.  Join Jill and Leah as they discuss one female autobiography a month.  Jump in anytime and read as much or as little as you like.

Today's episode is a look at pure survival and what lengths a lady might go to make it in 19th century America.  Ida Mayfield Wood came from obscurity, determined to pull herself up out of a life of poverty and create a new path for her and her family.  So maybe it was on the back of another woman's husband, but Ida had a plan.  If it wasn't for that pesky financial crisis otherwise known as The Great Depression, she would have carried on completely unnoticed.  However, spooked by the prospects of loosing all she had worked/lied for, Ida became known as the Recluse of Herald Square.  Subscribe today and follow along as we explore some of the lesser known stories of Complicated Women of History. If you are into stories about interesting women, then you'll love our other podcast, Autobiography Book Club.  Leah and Jill read one female authored book a month and discuss it.  We Read, We Drink, We Laugh.  Join us won't you.  Subscribe today to Autobiography Book Club. For a transcript of today's episode and links to our resources visit us at HarpyMedia.com and check out The Story of Ida Wood.

I don’t know about you, but I am feeling a change is on the horizon.  We are having a female revival and I like it.  Join me for a fun history lesson on some complicated ladies who blazed a different kind of trail and who’s stories have gone somewhat unnoticed.  They might not have been inventors or record holders, but in their lives, they have prevailed against a plethora of adversity like poverty, slavery or just having a vagina.  They cracked the proverbial glass ceiling, so we could break through.  Subscribe now and let's explore the complicated lives of some of the lesser known women of history. Oh and if you like hearing stories of complicated women of history then you’ll like Harpy Media’s podcast Autobiography Book Club.  I along with my co-host Jill, read one woman authored autobiography a month and then we talk about it.  It’s fun and funny and we always have a good time with great drinks and great laughs.  Subscribe now and catch up on the great books you’ve missed or just jump in anytime. Thanks for listening and well be back real soon with the first episode of Complicated Women of History. **This is a bi-weekly podcast with episodes being published every other Wednesday**